Foodie Feature: Chef Pujan Sarkar, TIYA, San Francisco
Meet Chef Sarkar, the rock star chef behind the culinary magic and modern Indian restaurant TIYA. "TIYA represents the green parrot from Bengal where I grew up in India. It's a feminine bird and we stand by firmly behind the power of all things feminine." TIYA invites you to go a la carte or indulge with the Chef's Tasting Menu. The latter is the way to go. At $95 for 3 mouth watering, Michelin worthy courses, this might just be one of the best fine dining deals in town. Here are a few tasty highlights from the menu.
Canapes
PANI PURI: Passion Fruit Water, Avocado, Mango
MEDU VADA DOUGHNUT: Kara Chutney, Sambar Leather, Coconut Podi
Course 1
YOGURT CHAT (v): Yogurt Mousse, Tamarind Mint, Raspberry Chaat Masala
Course 2
SCALLOP - BALCHAO: Uni Malai Curry, Finger Lime, Caviar
Or,
MUSHROOM - MOMO (V): Chanterelle Shorba, Chili Oil, Truffle
AVOCADO KABAB (V): Yellow Pepper Pachadi, Tonburi, Watercress
TIGER SHRIMP XEC XEC: Miso, Bengal Chili, Gooseberry Chutney
CHICKEN GUSHTABA: Amul Cheese Fondue, Leeks, Burgundy Truffle
CHILI CHEESE KULCHA
PINK GUAVA & CHILI SORBET
ORGANIC SACH PANEER POLLICHATHU (v): Curry Leaf, Malabar Curry, Ginger
GUNPOWDER SEABASS: Baby Courgette, Bay Shrimp, Alleppey Curry
LAMB CHOP BURRA: Shammi Kabab, Mint, Tomato, Nihari
Accompaniments To Share
Black Dairy Dal
Garlic Naan
Saffron Rice
TENDER COCONUT PAYASAM: Milk Ice Cream, Coconut Caramel, Coconut Cryo, Rhubarb
BESAN BARFI CHOCOLATE OPERA: Pistachio Ice Cream, Orange Chutney, Gold
Go on, treat yourself and a friend or loved one to an elevated dining experience at TIYA. The cocktails are as knockout as the cuisine and the inviting vibe only adds to the experience. TIYA by Chef Sarkar is the new kid on the block on Scott Street in the Marina, San Francisco. Make a reservation soon though as word is getting out about TIYA, a neighborhood gem that's perfect for a dinner date for two, for a small group or for solo diners at the bar. I highly recommend it. Enjoy my delicious discussion with Chef Sarkar.
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